Smore logo
remove_red_eye 684
page background

Sunday Bite With Mr. Bardoni

DMCS Principal Newsletter - Volume 30

Sunday Bite With Mr. Bardoni DMCS Principal Newsletter - Volume 30

October 23, 2023 October 23, 2023

TGIM "Thank Goodness It's Monday" TGIM "Thank Goodness It's Monday"

The day to be back at your passion. The day to be back at your passion.

Principal's Corner Principal's Corner

Good morning, Fins Families,


I hope this email finds you having a relaxing weekend. I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for your participation and unwavering support during our recent Hispanic Heritage celebration. Your presence meant the world to our scholars, your children, and our staff, and it was truly heartwarming to see you all present.


The celebration was a tremendous success, largely due to the love and support our scholars and teachers received from our families and friends. It was a joyous occasion where we celebrated Hispanic Heritage and fostered a sense of unity and inclusivity. I am proud to have parents like you who understand the importance of supporting our scholars and honoring the Hispanics roots and passing them to future generations.


Let’s finish this month out strong! We look forward to seeing all of you.


Monday, October 23rd, tutoring begins from 3:30 – 5pm. On Monday, Tuesday, and Thursdays. All scholars that are required to attend have received tutoring forms. If you are unsure if your child must attend tutoring, please contact the front office. I will say that the majority of scholars who have not returned their tutoring forms are in 4th and 5th grade. If your scholar is in these grade levels please inquire with them and the front office.


October 23rd, we will also be hosting our Title 1 meeting at 8 am and at 5 pm. We look forward to seeing you. Please see below for more information.


On October 26th, we will be having our first House Day. If you would like to participate in your scholar’s house activities and assist in building their cardboard box car, please complete your Safe School Training prior to House Day. (See below for further information).


Thank you for those who have donated supplies for our House Day. We are still asking families and friends to please donate the following items as a lot is needed for this house activity. 2 Volunteer Hours will be provided. (See below for donation items)


On October 27th we will be hosting our Truck or Treat even at 6 pm in our parking lot. We have 5 spots available for parent who want to volunteer and decorate their cars for the event. We also are asking you to donate candy. We have a lot but with events like these we want everyone to be able to receive candy regardless the time they arrive. Please contact Ms. Santos at csantos@downtowncharter.org as space is limited and going quick.


Lastly, I would like to continue to encourage you to scroll down to see your scholars grade level monthly newsletters for more information on what your scholar is learning in his/her classroom. Grades will be closing the week of the 23rd so please communicate with your scholar’s teacher if you have any questions or concerns. Fostering open communication is crucial for the success of scholar(s) because it enables both of you to address any concerns, and work together to maintain consistency in routines, expectations, and reinforcement strategies. This consistency will also provide stability and a sense of security for our young scholar, enhancing their learning experience. Most important, when parents and teachers maintain a respectful and cooperative relationship, it models positive behavior for our scholars. Witnessing adults working together fosters a sense of community and collaboration, encouraging your child to develop similar skills in their own interactions.


Thank you always for your continued support.


Nicolas Bardoni

Your Proud Principal

Event Information

Title 1 Meeting

Meeting will be held at 8 am in the morning as well as at 5 pm both via Zoom and in person.

Click to download more information below.

When?

Monday, Oct 23, 2023, 08:00 AM

Where?

Downtown Miami Charter School, Northwest 3rd Avenue, Miami, FL, USA

location_on Open maps
docx
insert_drive_file
10.23 Title 1 flyer 23.24.docx
Download
192.0 KB

Oct. 23rd - Title 1 Meeting

Miami-Dade County Public Schools

Annual Parent Meeting About the Benefits of the

Title I Schoolwide Program


DOWNTOWN MIAMI CHARTER, a Title I School, invites you to our Annual Parent Meeting About the

Benefits of the Title I Schoolwide Program to learn about the Title I Program, Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), parental rights, and much more.


DOWNTOWN MIAMI CHARTER , una escuela del Título I, le invita a nuestra Reunión Anual de Padres Benefis Pwogram Tit I nan tout lekòl la pou jwenn enfòmasyon sou Pwogram Tit I, Lwa pou Chak Elèv reyisi (ESSA), dwa paran ak anpil lòt bagay ankò.


When/Cuándo/Ki Jou


Monday, October 23, 2023 at 8 am or 5 pm


Where/Meeting ID & Passcode for Zoom / Virtual Meeting

Dónde/ID de reunión y código de acceso para Zoom / Reunión virtual

Ki Koté/ID Reyinyon ak paskod pou Zoom / Virtual Reyinyon_


https://charterusa.zoom.us/j/9985959700?pwd=amloYXNsOXVYZ2ZpMXhpdXVLbGJBdz09


All parents are invited to participate in this important meeting.

Todo los padres están invitados a participar en esta reunión tan importante.

Nou envité tout paran vini patisipe nan reyinyon sa ki twe impotan.


For more information, please call:

Para más información favor de llamar:

Pou plis enfómasyon tampri rele:


For more information please call.


School Phone Number: 305.579.2112



REMINDER REMINDER

A missed school day is a lost opportunity for students to learn. Students who attend school regularly have been shown to achieve at higher levels than students who do not have regular attendance. Any absence, whether excused or not, denies students the opportunity to learn.


A recent study looking of young children found that absenteeism in kindergarten was associated with negative first grade outcomes such as greater absenteeism in subsequent years and lower achievement in reading, math, and general knowledge.

HABIT OF THE MONTH HABIT OF THE MONTH

HABIT TIPS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER

  • People who Begin With The End In Mind have a plan.


  • They create a Personal Mission Statement that they live by every day.


  • You begin with the end in mind when you:

    • Set short term and long term goals.
    • Plan the steps you need to take to reach your goals.


    Kid Language

    Have a Plan: I plan ahead and set goals. I do things that have meaning and make a difference. I am an important part of my classroom and contribute to my school’s mission and vision. I look for ways to be a good citizen.

    21 Day Challenge: Help your scholar(s) practice Begin With the End in Mind by:

    • Have them lay out their clothes for tomorrow before you go to bed.
    • Get out a pencil and a piece of paper and write down three goals you want to do. Put the paper in a safe place where you can see it.
    • We all have something we need to get better at, like doing our homework, brushing our teeth at night, or obeying our parents. Pick one thing you need to do better. Start doing it.

Click below to read more Click below to read more

Habit 2: Begin With The End In Mind

PARENTING TIPS PARENTING TIPS

New Worlds Reading

New Worlds Reading is Florida’s FREE literacy program available to eligible students in VPK through fifth grade who need additional reading support. This program seeks to partner with schools and educators to help advance the literacy of our students—and we need your help to encourage eligible families to apply.

Through New Worlds Reading:

  • Enrolled students will receive one free book per month in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, or braille during the school year, for a total of nine free books each year through fifth grade!
  • Children can choose the books they receive to help them build personalized at-home libraries and foster a love of reading.
  • Books also come with resources and activities for families and caregivers to engage with their children about reading to strengthen children’s literacy skills and reading confidence.

The UF Lastinger Center for Learning is the state-appointed administrator of the program and has chosen Scholastic as a partner. Books are selected in collaboration with the Florida Department of Education.

Applications are open for parents and caregivers of eligible students and only take a few minutes. To be eligible, students must be either in VPK and not making age-appropriate progress according to state assessments or in K-5th grade in a public or charter school and not yet reading on grade level. Parents and caregivers can apply at newworldsreading.com.

New Worlds Reading
Raising Readers: What Parents Can Do
15 Phrases To Say At Bedtime That Fill Your Child's Cup
Keep Kids Active Engaged Learning

Events at a Glance Events at a Glance

Tutoring Begin - October 23, 2023


Title 1 Meeting - October 23, 2023


Truck or Treat - October 27, 2023


Thanksgiving Break - November 20 - 24 , 2023


Winter Break - December 25, 2023-January 5, 2024


Spring Break - March 25, 2024 –March 29, 2024


Last Day of School - June 6, 2024

CLICK for Year Long Events
CLICK for Year Calendar At A Glance
Dates and Time may change
zoom_out_map

Wednesday Ice Cream Sale

zoom_out_map

Friday Pizza Sale

zoom_out_map

Friday Dress Down

zoom_out_map

Lunch Date with your scholar(s) now happening.

Must complete Safe School trainings to participate.
zoom_out_map

Safe School Trainings

Please take some time to complete our safe school trainings in order to volunteer and be a great addition to our school.
zoom_out_map

Boo Grams

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

zoom_out_map

zoom_out_map

zoom_out_map

SAFE SCHOOL TRAINING (Mandatory) SAFE SCHOOL TRAINING (Mandatory)

CARDBOARD BOX CAR HOUSE CHALLENGE CARDBOARD BOX CAR HOUSE CHALLENGE

zoom_out_map
zoom_out_map
zoom_out_map

Cardboard Box Car Donation Needed

Houses will be building Cardboard Cars to race on Dec 16th at our Cardboard Car Derby Day (Day is subject to change, location will be provided at a later date).


Thank you for those who have donated supplies. We are still asking families and friends to please donate the following items. 2 Volunteer Hours will be provided.


Cardboard

Wood Glue

Wooden Dowels (suggested size – 7/8” x 48” or 1” x 48”)

Materials for decoration/theme (House leaders will communicate these at a later date)

Paint brushes

Clamps



PLEASE DO NOT BUY CARDBOARD. Ask retailers if they have any extra boxes that they plan to recycle. They usually do or will be willing to save some for you for a week or so. Tell them you have a school project, and you need it.

Save any boxes that you get delivered to your house.

Ask family, friends, neighbors to save their carboard boxes.



PLACES TO GET A LARGE AMOUNT OF CARDBOARD:


  • Costco
  • BJ’s
  • Sams Club
  • Publix
  • Home Depot
  • Lowes
  • Petsmart
  • Walmart
  • Target

Do you know someone that is not happy with their young scholar's current school?

Have them come set a tour and speak to me about their options.


Any family that would like to switch their scholar's school to Downtown Miami Charter School will receive a $100 Uniform Voucher to purchase our uniforms?


Who is eligible?

  • All current Gr K-5 parent, looking for a better education for their child.
  • This Offer is only for enrolling new students for this current 2023-2024 School Year.


What can you earn for free?

  • Current Downtown Miami Charter School parent will receive all their 20/30 Parent Volunteer Hours for referring the new enrolled family.


Where do I start?

  • Talk to friends/family
  • Have them go to our Website to register (www.downtowncharter.org)
  • Speak with Ms. Aracely Guadamuz (aguadamuz@downtowncharter.org)
  • The New Family/Scholar must
  • 1. Apply
  • 2. Be accepted
  • 3. Be fully enrolled


How does this work?

  • Parents: Have the New Family provide your full name and your child's/children's name(s) to Ms. Guadamuz when they enroll.

JOIN OUR "Educational Excellence School Advisory Council" EESAC JOIN OUR "Educational Excellence School Advisory Council" EESAC

EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCILS (EESAC)

The EESAC has the responsibility of monitoring, evaluating and revising the vision, mission and implementation plans of the school. Members obtain feedback from their constituents and express them at meetings and conferences. Within the EESAC are members of the Staff, School's Administration, Student Body, PTSI and Dade Partners, all of whom work collaboratively to support the school with resources that are available. Equipment, supplies and materials are purchased to support the schools strategic and action plans with expenditures focused on identified key performance areas.



Membership in the EESAC committee requires that:


  • Must be composed of the principal, teachers, education support employees, students, parents, and business/community representatives.
  • Must be representative of the ethnic, racial, linguistic, disabled, and economic community served by the school.
  • Must have a majority of members who do not work in the school.
  • Students With Disabilities must be represented.
  • English Language Learner parents should be included when possible.
  • Adult/vocational programs must be represented.


Selection of EESAC Members:


  • Teachers elect teachers.
  • Parents elect parents.
  • Students elect students.
  • Education support employees elect education support employee.
  • Principal appoints business/community representative -- to ensure council diversity.
  • Principal's are automatic members.


Email Ms. Nails dnails@downtowncharter.org if you are interested in joining.


Next Meeting: November 15th, 2023 at 4 pm

Have you signed up to LIVE School? KNOW YOUR SCHOLARS PROGRESS IN SCHOOL. Have you signed up to LIVE School? KNOW YOUR SCHOLARS PROGRESS IN SCHOOL.

BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AFTER-CARE MENUS BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AFTER-CARE MENUS

zoom_out_map

November Breakfast

zoom_out_map

November Lunch

Dismissal Traffic Pattern

I am proud to say that we continue to improve our dismissal and that Friday was the first day that we did not have any cars on NW 2nd Ave. We completed our dismissal at at 3:23 pm, THANK YOU! As I stated before, This is a testament to everyone doing their part in the process


As a reminder if you are picking up your scholar in our car lane please follow the traffic pattern below. (see map below)


· Go EAST on NW 5th Street to NW 1st Ave.

· Make a right on NW 1st Ave to NW 3rd Street.

· Make another right On NW 3rd Street and come down to the school staying on the right lane to allow thru traffic to flow on the left.


I will have a person recording your placard number on the corner of NW 2nd Ave and NW 3rd Street. This will alleviate the traffic but again, I ask for patience and understanding as we adjust.

NEW LEARNING PLATFORMS NEW LEARNING PLATFORMS

Renaissance Accelerated Reader
Progress Learning - 5 Things To Know (Eng & Esp)
Progress Learning - Family Welcome Letters (Eng & Esp)
Progress Learning - How To Support Brochure K-1
Progress Learning - How To Support Brochure 2-5
Progress Learning - Cómo apoyar Brochure K-1
Progress Learning - Cómo apoyar Brochure 2-5
Click for Before And Aftercare Documents

SAFETY SAFETY

Fortify FL - Submit a Tip

For reporting safety and security concerns is the FortifyFL app. FortifyFL allows individuals to instantly report suspicious activity to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials. For more information about the FortifyFL app, visit.

Submit a Tip

https://getfortifyfl.com/Tip.html


Download the app

https://www.getfortifyfl.com/

Grade Level Information Grade Level Information

Stay informed with Grade Level Monthly Newsletters Below

Oct. Newsletter
Supply List
Oct. Newsletter
Supply List
Oct. Newsletter
Supply List
Oct. Newsletter
Supply List
Oct. Newsletter
Supply List
Oct. Newsletter
Supply List
Oct. Newsletter
Art Supply List

About OYC Miami

The Overtown Youth Center (OYC Miami) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire, empower, and enrich the lives of youth, adults, and families by providing a comprehensive and long-term approach to strengthening communities.


OYC delivers high quality services through a framework designed to bridge educational, social, emotional, health, and economic gaps; optimizing the full potential of those we serve from ages 5 and up.


OYC’s goal is to advance the socio-economic trajectory of children and families for future generations through 5 Key Pillars of Impact: Education, Enrichment and Exposure, Health, Family and Economic Sustainability Initiatives. Learn more about our impact in our Annual Report 2022 [issuu.com] [url.emailprotection.link]

zoom_out_map

Programing Info

zoom_out_map

Programing Info

zoom_out_map

Programing Info

zoom_out_map

Digital Skills

zoom_out_map

Job Training

zoom_out_map

United Way

STATE TESTING INFORMATION STATE TESTING INFORMATION

ABOUT FLORIDA ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT THINKING (FAST)

Florida adopted new state education standards and changed the way testing is done in our schools. The new Florida Assessment of Student Thinking - or FAST - is a progress monitoring assessment for reading and math that will be administered in pre-kindergarten through tenth grade, three times per year, to track your student’s progress in learning the required reading and mathematics materials within Florida’s Benchmarks of Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T.) Standards.

You can find more information about the test and see sample questions at flfast.org/families. Once on the site, just select the grade band appropriate for your student(s).

More information about the BEST standards and the new state assessments can be found at https://www.fldoe.org/accountability/assessments/k-12-student-assessment/best/.

Additional Resources:

  • www.fldoe.org/fast
  • www.flfast.org
  • https://flfast.org/families.html
  • 2022–23 FAST Grades 3–10 ELA Reading and Grades 3–8 Mathematics Fact Sheet (PDF)
  • 2223-SW-Science-Fact Sheet.pdf
  • 2223FASTFactSheet.pdf
  • Parent University- FAST Testing.pptx

Upcoming Testing Calendar Upcoming Testing Calendar

K-2 Star Data Parent Training Video
K-2 Star Training PDF
CLICK TO FIND OUT ABOUT READING LEXILE LEVELS

Governing Board Information Governing Board Information

Pursuant to House Bill 1557 Parental Rights in Education, effective July 1, 2022, and Florida Administrative Code (“FAC”) Rule 6A-6.0791Special Magistrate for Unresolved Student Welfare Complaints at Charter Schools, attached please find Governing Board, The Downtown Miami Charter School, Inc policy to comply with said legislation and FAC Rule.

Governance Files - Governance - Governance - Downtown Miami Charter School

Governance Files - Governance - Governance - Downtown Miami Charter School

STEM Civics, Arts, Charter, Brickell, Downtown, Wynwood, school.

launch downtowncharter.org

Next Board Meeting Dates

September - No Meeting

October 17, 2023

November - No Meeting

December - No Meeting

January 16, 2024

February 13, 2024

March - No Meeting

April 16, 2024

May 21, 2024

June - No Meeting

Quote Of The Week Quote Of The Week

Click To Submit

School Parent Representative / Conflict Resolution Designee

Berna Ruiz-Chaqui

NIcolas Bardoni
NIcolas is using Smore to create beautiful newsletters
Loading indicator

close

Created with

Communicate quickly and effectively with interactive newsletters.

Smore empowers educators to connect with their community, streamline school communications,
and increase engagement.

Create a newsletter